Daily Archives: August 27, 2020
South Korea closes parliament over Covid-19 fears
SEOUL: South Korea's parliament was shut down on Thursday and a group of lawmakers were in self-quarantine as the country recorded more...
China fires ‘carrier killer’ missile in disputed sea
BEIJING: China's military test-fired two missiles into the South China Sea, including a “carrier killer” military analysts suggest might have been developed...
New Zealand judge sentences mosque shooter to life in prison, no parole
WELLINGTON: A New Zealand court sentenced a man who killed 51 Muslim worshippers in the country's deadliest shooting to life in prison...
Invoke NSA against those involved in rape, murder case: UP CM
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to initiate strict action and invoke the stringent National Security Act...
UN chief to renew call to India, G20 nations to invest in sustainable transition...
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will renew his call to India and other G20 countries to invest in a clean,...
COVID vaccine access strategy should be in place, govt’s ‘unpreparedness’ alarming: Rahul
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday asserted that a fair and inclusive COVID-19 vaccine access strategy should have been in...
EAM: Solution to border row lies in honouring pacts
NEW DELHI: A solution to the border row with China must be predicated on honouring all agreements and understandings without attempting to...
SC reserves order on Mallya’s plea seeking review of 2017 order in contempt case
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a plea filed by businessman Vijay Mallya, who has sought review...
Indian, Chinese forces to exercise side by side
NEW DELHI: A combined tri-services contingent from India will take part in a 12-day military exercise in Russia. Two of India’s edgy...
Pranab in coma, being treated for lung infection, renal dysfunction: Hospital
NEW DELHI: Former President Pranab Mukherjee remains in a deep coma and is being treated for a lung infection and renal dysfunction.